A Starter Kit for Teens Seeking Special Ops Program in their future. 

#1 - Do Your Research:

So You Wanna Be a Frogman?

Well, are you ready?  Are you preparing yourself?  Have you ASSESSED  your performance?  Identified Weaknesses? Have you already enlisted in DEP and are trying to pass the PST? Are you wondering where to start?

Common Question - How Will I Know When I am Ready? (Click here)

How about this - do your research.  You should be familiar with the PST and practice it well in advance of walking into a recruiter's office.  Find out about the PST and ALL the things you need to know about the process of enlisting / boot camp / BUD/S Prep Course, BUD/S Orientation and of course the things you need to prepare for when at BUD/S at the Official Navy SEAL Website - www.sealswcc.com

One Stop Shop for Research - See link!

Be a Better Recruit (article/podcast)

Don't Be This Guy - The Struggling Recruit

Get Ready NOW!!!

Long before you talk to a recruiter, you should be PSTing yourself. Know how to take this test, do it enough to build a strategy for top performance, and go into your "job interview" as a top candidate. Otherwise, you are a PST failure - now stuck in the delayed entry program, trying to pass a PST to get a chance to go to BUDS.  Because chances are that is all you will do - GO TO BUDS - not graduate. There is a phase of training you are completely missing - TRAINING TO GET THROUGH BUDS, and it is much tougher than taking the PST, and it may take longer than just trying to pass a PST. 

Additional Reading - Four Steps to Special Ops Selection

But First - Learn How to Swim (if you do not know)

Learn How to Swim - This may require lessons and extensive practice (over many months) before you are proficient enough to pass military swim tests. The Combat Swimmer Stroke, both with and without fins, is the go-to stroke at BUD/S.  You need to learn it. Learn about the most common mistakes in the stroke.  I do coaching on this stroke and post it on my YouTube and Instagram. 

CSS Help Series - All Things CSS That Most Screw Up

Combat Swimmer Stroke Perfect Stroke Instruction - CSS Articles/Video

Pull - Breathe - Kick - Glide ...repeat LEARN THIS!!

#1 Most Important Part of Swimming - Streamline

The PST Clinic - Study Hard!

This will be particularly important if you want to excel on the PST.  In fact, you need to take the PST on your own so many times that you learn how to take the test, build a strategy for the test, and therefore score optimally on the test.  This is your ENTRANCE EXAM.  Take it seriously. Please DO NOT take this test for the first time ever with your recruiter/mentor and fail it.  Because after that moment, you will be in the failure group - getting out of the failure group is a long road that you could have avoided with some proper preparation.  This is an important article for you:

Navy SEAL / SWCC, EOD, Diver, AIRR PST Clinic  - Learn how to take this test:  Swim 500yds (no fins), Pushups, Situps, Pullups, 1.5 mile run

BEFORE You Go to the Recruiter - KNOW THIS:

Ten Signs That Prove You Are Ready To Serve in the Military

Joining the military is a tough job right out of high school; however, the window to join is from 17 to 28.  That is more like a barn door than a window - do not be in a rush to join just because you can.  Read this about the Perfect Storm for Failure. 

 The Perfect Storm for Failure

A majority did not pass, got injured, and quit (read above). In life, you might find (or have found) that the amount of time you prepare for a challenging event coincides with your rate of success or failure. As the saying goes, "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." 

Additional Advice

Here is What Happens When You Think You Know Everything... 

Tactical Fitness Report Podcast

For more information, check out the Tactical Fitness Report Podcast (FREE) on googleplay and itunes and my youtube channel.  We discuss not just SEAL training but all types of tactical fitness challenges. 

Specifically - Tactical Fitness Report 110 - Teen Preps for BUD/S - Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss one of the most commonly asked questions that come from early teenage kids about preparing themselves for BUDS.

Tactical Fitness Report 129 - Building the Perfect BUDS Student

Tactical Fitness Report 128 - PST Strategy.  Learn how to create a strategy for success with the PST and other fitness tests.  But it takes practice!

Tactical Fitness Report 127 - The Difference Between PST and BUD/S Shape. 

Tactical Fitness Report 125 - Post Boot Camp Prep for BUD/S other Spec Ops Selections.  Getting back into selection shape takes some programming.

Tactical Fitness Report 123 - Mental Toughness:  Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 

Tactical Fitness Report 111 - Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss nutrition and food that fuels for tough workouts, special ops prep, and days in selection.

Tactical Fitness Report 108 - The Perfectly Prepared Student Prepares for BUD/S or other Special Ops Training programs. What does the perfect student look like?

Tactical Fitness Report 105 - The Under-Prepared Student Heads to BUDS. What does a majority of trainees look like?  Are you underprepared? 

Tactical Fitness Report 103 - The Perfect Student - Any Age. Listen why...

and many more...

There is a difference between just preparing to get TO THE TRAINING and getting THROUGH the training. 

You still should be asking yourself the following questions throughout the journey

Top Ten Questions– Are You Physically Ready to Join Special Ops?

Never Let Fear and Doubt Own You Again

New Book / eBook / Audio Book & 
Video Course

There is More to StewSmithFitness.com Than You May Know

Who is Stew Smith? Coach, Trainer, Author, Podcaster 

I'm the former Navy SEAL that special ops candidates go to for books, ebooks and online coaching to prepare themselves to get to and through intense tactical assessment and selection programs and qualify for service in their chosen tactical profession.  See More at StewSmithFitness.com

Quick Summary: Here is a list of what we do at StewSmithFitness.com

(NEW - Consulting Call) - Need personal help adjusting workouts? Worried if you are on the right track? Let Stew help.

1. FREE Fitness (all topics) / Mindset Articles and Workouts - Latest info on training for any goal! (over 1000)
2. eBooks, Books and eBooks in PRINT (over 40 options)
3. Spec Ops Swim Critiques on social media - YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
4. Live QA / CSS Critiques Mon / Tues 9am (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
5. Podcasts (over 200)
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7. FREE Navy SEAL Exercises Apps - iPhone, Android
8. Membership Site - Get access to 100s of week of training programs and unpublished workouts we are currently doing each week. Constantly updated weekly with new articles, videos, and workouts of the week.
9. Tactical Fitness Course - 80 minutes to learn how to get both TO and THROUGH spec ops selection programs.
10. Online Coaching - Get personalized programming designed for your goals, abilities, time per day, days per week, equipment/facilities...etc.

Dive deeper into Tactical Athlete training and mental toughness by exploring Stew Smith Fitness Programming for the Tactical Athlete online store. Uncover the strategies and techniques elite forces use to push past physical and mental barriers. Visit https://www.stewsmithfitness.com now and equip yourself with the tools for success for many special ops-level selection programs in the military and police world. 

Books and eBooks Available (All Levels of Fitness)
The Specific Military / Special Ops Physical Fitness Workouts 

Navy SEAL Workout Phase 1
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 2 - 3
Navy SEAL Workout Phase 4  Grinder PT
Navy SWCC Workout

Army PFT Workout (Prep For Rucking, OPAT, ACFT)
Army Special Forces / Ranger Workout
Army Air Assault School Workout
Army Airborne Workout

    

Advanced Running Program - Special Ops Supplement Plan
USMC RECON / MarSOC Workout
USMC OCS / TBS Workout
USMC IST and PFT

    

The Combat Conditioning Workout
Air Force PJ / CCT Workout  Battlefield Airman Prep Course
The UBRR Upper Body Round Robin Workout / Spec Ops version

    

The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer / Navy SAR Workout
The Service Academy Workout (West Point, Navy, Air Force Academy)
The Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp Boot Camp Workout

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The Law Enforcement Physical Fitness Workouts

The FBI Academy Workout  |   FBI Workout Vol 2  
The DEA Workout
The FLETC Workout - Ace the PEB
The PFT Bible: Pushups, Sit-ups, 1.5 Mile Run
The Fire Fighter Workout - Ace the CPAT
Calisthenics and Cardio

      

Online Coaching Options

Online PT CLUB - Premium Coaching - 

Do you need a program that works for you? We can customize it to meet your personal goals and help you integrate it into your day with the equipment you have available. Let us be your training partner and coach.

Many people ask me what the difference is between the Premium Program and the Online PT CLUB Coaching.  The individuals in each program receive personalized training from me, Stew Smith, tailored to fit their abilities, goals, daily time commitment, weekly availability, facilities, and equipment. We communicate regularly about your progress, and your feedback helps me design the next week’s plan for you. There is no generic workout followed by a quick goodbye. These programs are developed one week at a time, with YOU and ME in communication to determine how to best create the following week. 

Tactical Fitness Course - Getting TO the training does not guarantee you get THROUGH the training. Learn about the two phases of tactical fitness you need to develop thoroughly before getting to BUDS. Check out the Online Course - Getting TO and THROUGH Special Ops Selection.

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The dashboard below has the links to all the information, archives, videos, and links to workouts, podcasts, live Q and A lessons. 

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